He got his hairs cut!

Matteo got his 2nd haircut the other day! He REALLY needed it! He did great in the chair all by himself! Raisins helped!

The Before

Rocker Dude!

Hey good lookin'

As much of an "After" as we could get!

I like THIS one!

Last Saturday was Sean's only Saturday of December off (gotta love retail) so we decided it was the perfect time to go pick out our Christmas Tree.

Now let me tell you this. When we first were married, we lived in an apt. so we couldn't get a real tree. I have always had a real tree so our first year in our house, I was pumped to get a real tree. Sean was a little skeptical, but I talked him into it. The next year, there was some discussion about it, but again, we got a real tree. This year, there was any thought about NOT getting a real tree. I think I've broken him down!

Anyway, we decided to make a day of it! We headed out the door to breakfast and watched some really FAT snowflakes fall, then headed to the Andersons. I love real trees, but I'm not about to go out to a farm in 20 degree weather just to chop down our own tree. Matte helped us find a great one and we loaded onto the Envoy! Once we were home, Matteo was a great helper to dad as they got the tree up. Then we had a slight pause in the action for someone's nap!

Once he got up, and after the TPG Christmas Party (we had a blast but were too busy to get any pics, sorry) we put the lights up and ornaments! I'm actually pretty impressed with Matteo. He really like handing us the bulbs, but does a good job of not yanking too many off the tree.

We also taught him how to turn the lights on the tree on and off with the foot swith we have. I really likes doing this, but I think the neighbors might think we're trying to communicate thru Mores Code!!

Picking out our Tree!

Helping Dad put it in the stand

Quick Candy Cane Break!

Helping with the lights

Pretty!

Holiday Parade

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, Matteo and I decided to bundle up and head downtown to catch the Parade. My dad used to take us down there, and I really though Matteo would get a kick out of seeing the clowns and bands!

I was right, he did enjoy himself, but I think the candy may have had something to do with it!

Thanksgiving

Ok, I know, it's December and I'm just getting around to blogging about Thanksgiving, but, well, life happens. What can I say?!

After taking a year off last year, we decided we should resurect our Turkey day traditions and cook dinner for our families. It's honestly the easiest of all the options because everyone comes to us, and we don't have to travel all over the city to visit both sides of the family. And, Sean and his dad deep fry the turkey, so I don't even have to worry about that!!

Matteo was a real trooper all day. He helped us set up the table and clean it off. He loved the fact that there chairs in the living room, and he constantly was getting up and down off them.

He also loved having a playmate all day! Our neighor, Candy, got really sick, and there's nothing worse than feeling like death and having to run after a rambucious toddler all day, so we brought Jordan over to play with Matteo. She also joined us for Turkey Dinner while her dad was taking care of her mom! The kids were really cute together. The both seemed to really enjoy most of the dinner!

Matteo enjoying Tukey!

Grandma helping out Matteo & Jordan

Leaves, leaves everywhere

Sean just sent me this video of him and Matteo cleaning up the leaves in the front yard!!

By the way, all these leaves are NOT from any tree in our yard. They are all from the neighbor's trees!

A Walk in the Park

Sunday, we took advanatage of the gorgous fall day, and went for a walk in the park with Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Vikki!! It was really nice to get out, and Matteo actually took a stroll too, that is until he found the raisens in the diaper bag, then all bets were off!!

Grandpa, trying to keep up with Matteo!

A stroll with Grandpa!

We found a caterpiller!

Off we go!

Trick or Treat!

Monkeys and giraffes, oh my!! It was Matteo's 2nd Halloween, and while I don't think he'll remember either one, it was still a good time had by all. Last year, it was dad racing home from work so that he could make it in time to bundle Matteo up and sit on the front porch and pass out candy. This time, it was mom's turn to rush home. Because of my schedule, I wasn't able to make it home until about 7pm, technically on my lunchour, but I was there, none the less.

It was so nice to be greeted by a monkey running up the driveway at me. Matteo looked so cute in his costume and I think he really enjoyed wearing it. After a couple of times over to the neighbors to steal some candy, the monkey boy had had enough.

Inside he went, off came the costume and the real fun, the candy eating, could begin. One thing we have realized, Matteo enjoys candy, and he knows where it is. I kept bringing his pumpkin up to us and trying to some. He still does it even today, three days after!

Matteo actually go to go Trick or Treating twice. We went with the Toledo Parent's Group, trick or treating thru the streets of Point Place in the morning. It was a great time had by all!